Travel

Everybody loves Austin, Texas. From it being the live music capital of the world to offering some of the best restaurants, scenery, history and culture (not to mention the fact that it's the seat of government), Austin is a great place to live, work and visit, minus the horrible traffic, that is...

During the holiday season, you and a whole lot of other people may be will taking to the highways to visit family and friends. Naturally with the increased traffic, comes more risk of distracted driving, and that's why the Texas Department of Transportation has created 'Safe Phone Zones' at 55 Safety Rest Areas and Travel Information Centers (TICs) across the state...

The holidays are a time for family, and for most people, it's a routine visit, but for those that have family members that are dealing with health issues, it can be very difficult. That's why one Victoria hotel is offering free rooms for those people whose family members are in the hospital, in a nursing home, or in a treatment center...

Before I moved here from Southern New Mexico some 20 years ago, I would venture into El Paso from time to time for concerts, restaurants and other attractions. One thing that always surprised me was the number of speeders on Texas highways...

Children are our most precious cargo. If they ride in the car in a child safety seat, it's important to make sure that they're installed properly. That's why the Texas Department of Transportation is offering free inspections at statewide district offices...

If you travel Bridge Street in Victoria, you may face some delays for a few days, as city officials say Bridge Street has been reduced to one lane from Stayton Avenue to Commercial Street to install utility lines. This work which began today, is expected to take 4 days, weather permitting...

Victoria brings the snowbirds in the winter time, and according to a publication aimed at planners of conventions and events, it's the number one spot in the south for those kind of events. A published report in the Victoria Advocate says the city won the votes making it the top spot in the 2016 list of the "South's Top Hot Spots for Winter Events...

I Am A Texan put together this cool video called '14 Things I Love About Texas.' It's pretty good and I agree with all of the above but. I'd add bands like ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny & Edgar Winter, Janis Joplin and a few more to the music list. I would also add shopping and eating in Houston, live music in Austin, and a few others. What would you add? Check out the video below. Read M

Do you love Victoria? Want to help show off our great city to the rest of the state? Then Vote for Victoria and bring the popular PBS travel program “The Daytripper” and host Chet Garner to town! From now until January 31, the program is holding a Viewer’s Choice Contest in which the Texas city with the most votes will be the lucky location for their season 7 finale...

It's been described as one of the most dangerous locations in the area but, hopefully not for long, as construction begins today on an expansion of lanes on U.S. Highway 77 between FM 1685 and U.S. Highway 87. The project will expand a stretch of the highway that runs over the Guadalupe river from 2 lanes to 4...

In the studio this morning we had Felicia from Texas Sky in the studio talking about a super family event going on Tomorrow!  It's the Victoria Regional Airport Family Fun Day   Head out for some awesome food vendors, entertainment, and even some nice cool snow-cones on a hot summer day...

So, you go to the airport and check in a few bags for your flight. The journey is just beginning for you -- and your luggage.